Nursery Kitchen Assistant

The Old Station Nursery Group; Wellesbourne; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday

Paid volunteer day

Career development access

Recognition bonuses

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is looking for a skilled Kitchen Assistant in Wellesbourne to prepare nutritious meals for children. This part-time role offers a pay rate of £12.71 per hour for 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Enjoy fantastic perks including free childcare in the first month and a 52% discount. You will also have access to career development and wellbeing support. The nursery creates a nurturing environment with outdoor spaces and emphasis on children’s skill development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with allergens.
• A Food and Hygiene certificate.
• Drive, passion and care for your work.

Responsibilities

• Support the cook in preparing delicious meals.
• Engage in activities like baking with children.
• Maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Experience with allergens

Passion for cooking

Attention to hygiene and safety standards

Education

Food and Hygiene certificate

Job description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant

At Wellesbourne, we’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to make a difference together. Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long‑service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay

£12.71 per hour.

Working Hours

20 hours per week – Monday to Friday.

Location

Warwick University HRI, Wellesbourne Campus, Wellesbourne Road, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9EF.

What Your Role Involves

• Support the cook in preparing delicious and nutritious meals for the children.
• Engage in activities like baking with children to create memorable learning experiences.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with health and safety standards.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Previous experience of working with allergens.
• A Food and Hygiene certificate.
• Drive, passion and care for your work.

About Our Nursery

Our beautiful nursery in Wellesbourne offers a premium nursery experience with Forest School, Organic lifestyle and Cookery. Children love their days with us and are equipped with life‑long skills gained from a Forest School, organic growing environment, and confidence around cookery and handling ingredients. Each room has its own dedicated outdoor space that the children have access to all day, every day.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.